Location: This year's retreat will be held on the rolling, 323 acre, tree-lined campus of Shepherd University in historic Shepherdstown, situated in northeastern West Virginia on the banks of the Potomac River. You can learn more about the area, visit the University's website, www.shepherd.edu

Check-in: Friday from 4:00 - 6:30 pm and after the evening (7:00 - 9:00 pm) program. Check-in will be at Student Center. The retreat concludes Sunday at noon.

Lodging: All rooms are air-conditioned, dormitory-style, 2 long-twin beds to a room and a shared bathroom in the hall. The residence hall has 3 floors and NO elevator. First floor rooms are limited. If you need a room on the first floor for health reasons, please register early and indicate the need on your registration form. The university provides linens and towels. However, you must bring your own pillows and blankets. For those who might consider residence hall living a bit too "rustic", close-by commercial lodging is available in town. The university website has links to several facilities.

Meals: A sandwich buffet will be available to all registrants during Friday check-in at Shaw Residence Hall. There will be 3 meals served on Saturday (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and breakfast only on Sunday. An optional Sunday lunch will be available for an additional charge of $8.00, payable with registration.

Cost: - A.R.E. Members deduct $10.00 per member Program, meals, and lodging (2 per room) $250.00 Program, meals, and lodging (1 per room) $280.00 Program and meals (no lodging) $180.00 Program only (includes Friday buffet) $150.00